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The world cannot turn its back on Sudan and its neighbours any longer
The conflict in Sudan has displaced over two million people, triggering one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
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The conflict in Sudan has displaced over two million people, triggering one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
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Selecting an impartial jury has proven a complex task in New York, where Mr Trump has a long history.
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Two men have been stoned to death in an alleged vigilante attack in Riba Cross, Burgersfort, after residents accused them of breaking into properties in the area.
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Two extortionists who murdered seven people during a turf war in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, were given life sentences for each murder by the Western Cape High Court on Thursday.
South Africa
Academic activities have been suspended at Motheo TVET College, Hillside View campus in Bloemfontein
South Africa
Noordgesig residents near Soweto are frustrated with the constant electricity supply disruptions.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa to address Worker Share Ownership Conference
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the inaugural Worker Share Ownership Conference to be held in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
In a statement on Thursday, the Presidency said the conference will serve as a platform for “advocacy for Employee Share Ownership Plans” (ESOPs).
“ESOPs gained prominence in South...
South Africa
Qatar is rethinking its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, its prime minister said Wednesday during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart in Doha. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said, without elaborating, that its mediation had been abused. “At this point right now, we are reevaluating our role… Read More »Qatar Evaluating Role As...
World
A Sydney bishop brutally stabbed during a live-streamed sermon said he was recovering and forgives his attacker, declaring: “You are my son.”
World
There were temporary issues in Nevada, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas overnight; the cause is unknown.
World
The late musician’s song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature.
World
Some 11 000 people have been evacuated from around the Ruang volcano in northern Indonesia amid fears it could collapse causing a tsunami after erupting multiple times.
Africa
The United Kingdom’s push to send migrants to Rwanda this week again faced resistance from the House of Commons and House of Lords.
Africa
Trhas Tesfay was a champion cyclist in Ethiopia but came to the UK last year to seek asylum.
Africa
West Indies legend Courtney Walsh will be a coaching consultant as Zimbabwe’s women bid to reach a first T20 World Cup.
Africa
Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on “abusing” banknotes.
Business
Meta has started to roll out its WhatsApp generative AI tool to select users in South Africa ahead of a wider launch.
Business
A report claims Henry Staunton used derogatory language about recruiting a board member
Business
PSG’s profitabilty has increased on the back of increased assets under management, even if the group’s insure division was hit by catastrophes.
Business
The ANC says the NHI will end the state subsidisation of private healthcare for an elite minority. But opposition parties doubt any good will come of it.
Politics
ActionSA says municipalities need to start replacing ageing water pipes to avoid wasting water.
Politics
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Politics
Operation Dudula Movement accuses the Electoral Court of bias in handling its case against the IEC.
Politics
The Labour Party says all it wants is an opportunity to contest next month’s elections.
Sport
Jurgen Klopp was headed for a glorious send-off in his final season at Liverpool just a few weeks ago, but talk of a potential quadruple is now long forgotten as the Reds have come off the rails.
Sport
Cameron Norrie reaches the Barcelona Open quarter-final with a comfortable victory over Roberto Bautista Agut.
Sport
Football squads always need seasonal maintenance. Orlando Pirates will likely release six players like Kermit Erasmus with ending deals.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs eyes Stellies gem, as conditions are being studied, in order to make a calculated move. Find out, as it all unfolds.
Education
Remote proctoring tools have faced pushback at colleges over privacy and discrimination concerns, but their use in K-12 schools has attracted less scrutiny
In the middle of night, students at Utah’s Kings Peak high school are wide awake – taking mandatory exams.
At this online-only school, which opened during the pandemic and has seen its enrollment boom ever since, students take tests from...
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) proudly announced its newly elected leadership, with Madam Cecelia Cassel as its president. The induction ceremony took place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Starz University in Airfield Sinkor, Monrovia.
Education
[New Times] Researchers from the University of Rwanda, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, have initiated the Cross-Mind project. This research programme aims to address and curb mental health issues in upper primary and secondary schools in Rwanda.
Education
A new report shows how transformational the initiative was. But Keir Starmer’s early-years plans lack the same vision
Sure Start did change the lives of children, a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) told us last week. It not only improved educational outcomes for children, particularly kids from deprived areas, but also reduced later need for education, health and care plans...
Lifestyle
Mariska Hargitay took on an unexpected role as a hero off-screen when a lost child mistook her for a real police officer.
Lifestyle
Ostriches are flightless birds that are the largest and heaviest living species. Can they make good pets?
Lifestyle
Ernie Els’ part in Zimbali Lakes goes beyond golf, it is the marking of a fresh phase of investment and rejuvenation in a promising area.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Lerole, the SA deputy chairperson of the National Men’s Forum called out some of his close friends who were making advances on his daughter.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
The telenovela is currently the most-watched show on Mzansi Wethu.
Science/Tech
GE’s drip coffee maker is expensive, not dishwasher-safe, and makes a so-so cup of joe.
Science/Tech
Forex Trading vs. Stock Trading: A Comparative Study Investing in the financial markets can be a lucrative endeavor, but it requires knowledge of where to put one’s money. Forex trading and stock trading are two of the most popular investment avenues. While both markets offer great potential for financial gain, they operate under different dynamics […]
Science/Tech
After the latest trades are implemented, Canal+ will hold an aggregate of 40.83% of the MultiChoice shares in issue.
Science/Tech
This week, we talk about the buzzy new social media app where there’s no typing allowed.
Motoring
Motoring
Step below the C9 will incorporates similar styling, but will likely do without the bigger 2.0 T-GDI engine.
Motoring
Motoring
This big bad bakkie can be anything from a water tanker to a missile launcher.
Health
After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how pathogens spread through the air.
Health
Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help.
Health
Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.
Health
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations.
Nature
Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.
Nature
Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.
Nature
South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.
Nature
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation had budgeted for 100 stranded turtle hatchlings in the whole of 2024, but the immense storm in the Western Cape resulted in hundreds of the endangered animals being washed ashore.